Seven apply to succeed retiring state District Court judge in Taos
Seven people have applied to succeed state District Court Chief Judge Jeff McElroy when he retires on Oct. 31.
The applicants who submitted their names for consideration to fill the judicial …
Pumpkin patches are ready in Taos County
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Oct.19-20), the public is welcome to the annual pumpkin festival. Thousands of pumpkins were grown this season after Goji Farms had to take a year off from growing them due to drought conditions.
Art
'You can do anything you put your mind to'
No excuses. That's what Anaïs Rumfelt said when she turned age 40 three years ago and challenged herself to create a piece of art every day for 30 days.
Yerba del manzo
Yerba del manzo is a plant that grows throughout the southwestern United States in swamps and flood plains. The flowers resemble those of the unrelated coneflowers, such as Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), and the foliage turns rust-red in the fall.
Oompah, oom-pah pah
Wil Wenz of Albuquerque reacts as his arms tire during the stein-holding contest.
Matt Jordan and Jessica Rimsza of Albuquerque, erupt in cheers as they are announced the winners of the costume contest.
Texans Josh and Lori Jones cheer to elicit applause from audience members in the costume contest.
Hundreds of guests peruse the craft, food and drinks vendors Saturday (Oct. 12) during the annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park in Red River.
Jessica Rimsza of Albuquerque prepares to compete in an obstacle course Saturday (Oct. 12) in the run for Miss Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park in Red River.
Madeleine McCarraher, 9, of Albuquerque competes in the stein-holding contest Saturday (Oct. 12) during the annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park in Red River.
Brandenburg Park was packed over the weekend during Red River's annual Oktoberfest.
Madeleine McCarraher, 9, of Albuquerque balances on a barrel Saturday (Oct. 12) while competing for the Miss Oktoberfest title at Brandenburg Park in Red River.
From left: Charlotte McCarraher, 6, and her 9-year-old sister, Madeleine McCarraher, of Albuquerque, leap across hay bales Saturday (Oct. 12) during the annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park in Red River.
Kayla Kinslow, 7, of Pueblo, Colorado, competes in the stein-holding competition Saturday (Oct. 12) during the annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park in Red River. Kinslow claimed first place in the contest.
Local news
Seven apply to succeed retiring state District Court judge in Taos
Seven people have applied to succeed state District Court Chief Judge Jeff McElroy when he retires on Oct. 31. The applicants who submitted their names for consideration to fill the judicial …
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Questa school board member with felony conviction not stepping down
Ellis Garcia, Questa school board member, insisted he would not step down, despite revelations of a past …
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Taos Fire controls chemical spill at RAC Transport
Taos Volunteer Fire Department controlled a chemical spill of an unknown substance that pooled in the …
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Taos Police blotter
The following is a condensed version of Taos Police reports from Oct. 9-14. Oct. 9 3:31 a.m. …
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California company to renovate Indian Hills hotel in Taos
The Indian Hills hotel is slated for a major facelift as a new company has decided to take over the …
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Pumpkin patches are ready in Taos County
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Oct.19-20), the public is welcome to the annual pumpkin …
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Town of Taos off of El Prado water
El Prado Water and Sanitation District is no longer providing water to the town of Taos. Several issues …
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Transfer student threatened school shooting
Reassurances from Taos Police Chief David Trujillo and Taos Municipal Schools Superintendent Dr. …
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DA: Violent Taos felon gets final chance to avoid prison
A convicted felon from Taos who made national news in 2016 when he was accused of battering his …
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DA Serna raises $118K, far short of Plame's haul
The latest financial disclosures show that when it comes fundraising, former CIA operative Valerie …
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Taos County Senior program struggles to shore up dwindling revenues
Taos County Senior Center Director Mike Trujillo sits at his desk in the back of the Phil Lovato …
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Mexican spotted owl long at center of forest fight
In ancient Greece and Rome, owls represented wisdom. In medieval Christianity, they became an …
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Miranda Canyon plagued by trash, grafitti, erosion
The MacArthurs are members of the Miranda Canyon Commission, a group convened two years ago to look …
Taos Opinions
Our Upper Río Grande watershed - which stretches from southern Colorado down through Northern New Mexico - is considered one of the …
We, as a country, have gone off the rails since 9/11. The long list of strategic missteps is well known but culminates with the …
I am writing to urge the voters of Taos County, Río Arriba County and Santa Fe County to approve a two-mill levy added to property …
Through several collaborative efforts across the state, Amigos Bravos has been partnering with acequias groups to protect water …
Business owners have to carry the financial risk of building a venture, as well as taking care of customers, finding and retaining …
Kristina Ortez will stand with all New Mexicans and clearly stands with the values of our district. I cannot in good conscience stand …
Obituaries
Mary Ann Roybal,
Mary Ann Roybal, Age 89, a resident of Costilla, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Luis Roybal; grandson, Donovan Vallejos; parents, Modesto and Francisquita Garcia; brothers, George and Fred Garcia; and grandparents, Amado and Vivianita Garcia. Mary Ann was one of the hardest working mothers that anyone could know.
Violetta E. Velasquez
Violetta E. Velasquez, Age 89, of Glorieta, NM. Passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Santiago Salazar, Domitalia (Salazar) Quinto, Sister Berlinda Martinez and sons Mario & Armando.
Pablita “Polly” Varos,
Pablita “Polly” Varos, Age 75, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Robert Varos; parents Medardo & Elvira Mondragon; In-laws Narciso & Nestorita Varos; brothers-in-law Severo Varos, George Rivali, Albert Roybal and Ruben Martinez;
Henry R. Martinez,
Henry R. Martinez, Age 67, a resident of Taos, passed away on October 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Emilio E. and Felipita Maxwell Martinez. Henry worked as a Journeyman Electrician and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and the National Guard and later retired from I.B.E.W.,
Helen Verser Lowry
Helen Verser Lowry of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 21, 1930 in Nottoway County, VA, Helen was the tenth of eleven children of James and Kate Verser.
Michael L. Gomez,
Michael L. Gomez, Age 62, a longtime resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Family would like to Thank the staff at UNMH – Trauma Care Unit / ICU for their undivided attention, compassion and love for Mike and his family.
Virginia Martinez,
Virginia Martinez, Age 88, of Canon passed away on October 06, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tranquilino Vigil and Juanita Santistevan, husband, Adolpho, sons, Michael, Joseph, daughter-in-law, Peggy Romero Martinez, brothers-in-law, Margarito and Benito Martinez, and Richard Trujillo, sisters, Isabel (John) Abeyta,
Cynthia Gordhamer
Cynthia Gordhamer On Monday, September 23, 2019 as the sun rose, Cynthia Gordhamer softly passed away in her beloved Taos home. She often said that there was no place in the world she would rather be.
Judy Lawson Foster
Judy Lawson Foster Age 68, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on October 1, 2019. She is preceded in death by her sons, Johnny Daniel Lawson and Robert Edward Quintana; parents Forrest James & Emily Mary Foster; son’s-in-law Benjie Apodaca and James Ortiz. Judy is survived by her daughters Vicki Lawson, Jenny Lawson Rodriguez (Andy) and April Lawson;
La Vida
We are the canaries in the coal mine
Over the past half-century, North America has lost almost 30 percent of its bird population, or around 3 billion birds, according to a new study published last month.
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Walk softly, carry a big stick (or treats)
Ever had a very fearful situation when walking or riding a bike and a dog is running loose, aggressively …
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Boost your fall immunity with these tips
Summer is over and you may find yourself sad and maybe even depressed about it, suggested Caroline …
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Autumn garden cleanup do's and don'ts
Frost has arrived signaling the end of the growing season and time for garden cleanup. There are two …
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New approach by Taos therapist shows promise for healing trauma
Humans have suffered the aftereffects of trauma for as long as history has been recorded and …
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Got zukes?
A few years ago, my husband spotted a sign along the Rim Road in Des Montes: "FREE!" Not one to …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
Taos Onstage kicks off its seventh fall theater season this week with Aaron Posner's "Life Sucks." The playwright has subtitled the …
New Mexico artist Arlene Cisneros Sena creates contemporary retablos in traditional form to express pride in her heritage. Sena's …
Northern New Mexico musician Lara Manzanares is headlining a benefit dinner and dance for the Amazon Aid Foundation Friday (Oct. 18) …
Although Metta Theatre in El Prado might be considered a rather compact venue for a play that made a splash in Santa Fe last spring, …
How do you visually express a collective identity crafted by a collision of cultures over centuries - on a two-dimensional surface? …
No, "Telesthesia" is not some kind of obscure affliction. It's the title of a piece Taos composer Richard Cameron-Wolfe wrote and …
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Sports
Taos slips past St. Pius X for the win
The Taos Tigers were able to get a key victory against district opponent St. Pius X on Friday night at Anaya Field. Down for most of the game, Taos kept fighting and secured a 21-19 victory.
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Field Institute of Taos puts on fifth annual Ride the Rift event
More than 175 riders headed down County Road 110 on Sunday (Oct. 13) to participate in the fifth annual …
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Area ski resorts announce opening days and passes
The Duke City Marathon gears up this weekend and area ski resorts are getting ready.
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Tigers shut out Moriarty in physical match at Taos Eco Park
If you ask head coach Michael Hensley of the Taos boys soccer team to name one of the most important …
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Reel Report
If you have a catch of the week story or just want to tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing …
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Tigers pounce on Española Valley, look to big matchup with St. Pius
Taos football looked like its old self on Friday (Oct. 11) when it defeated district rival Española …
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Sports roundup
Some other action in sports this week:
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Peñasco dominates Questa in district matchup
The Peñasco Lady Panthers showed up to play on Thursday evening (Oct. 10) when they hosted …
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Taos came out strong, placed well in Northern New Mexico Challenge
The Taos High School varsity cross-country squads put in work on Saturday morning (Oct. 12) when it …
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Taos defeats Española
The Tigers found their groove on a cold Friday night (Oct. 11) in Española, defeating the …
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Taos County Sports Roundup
By Matthew Narvaiz sports@taosnews.comTaos volleyball loses against Pojoaque Valley and …
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